Grand Sumo Results--with relevant links to articles and video highlights--2022--January 9-23 (Hatsu)
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January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho
Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)
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JANUARY 2022 BASHO (HATSU)
Grand Sumo Results, standings, match articles, photos, videos of all matches, match analyses for the January (Hatsu) Basho (January 9-23, 2022).
Note: to the best of my knowledge, the daily NHK videos should be available on demand throughout the Basho and for a short period (about two weeks) thereafter. Then they will be removed from the NHK website.
For background on my interest in Sumo and the reason for the blog, see the "What is this about?" page.
For a list of selected "Essential Links"
Note: Source for all Rikishi (wrestler) links, unless otherwise specifically stated, is Sumo Reference, which is, without question, the most exhaustive, time encompassing (back to the mid-18th Century), freely available, and easy to use interconnected sports database I have seen. The amount of information contained is staggering.
Note: All articles linked to below, unless otherwise specifically stated, are in English. All Nikkansports.com articles are in Japanese. For some quotes, I have used Google Translate for English translations. The translations are "primitive" (the nicest adjective I can think of, but the best I can do). For real English translations of Rikishi quotes, I would recommend Chris Sumo Youtube.
Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.
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The January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), is held at Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia). The 15 day Makuuchi (Top Division--salaried) and Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) Basho usually have 21 and 14 matches per day respectively. Due to the absence of Takayasu (M7e) and Hidenoumi (M8e) due to Pandemic issues and suspension respectively, this Makuuchi Basho will begin with 20 matches per day. The other 4 divisions (Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonukuchi--all non salaried) will each have a 7 match Basho. Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are also links to it under each day's results links.
Complete Banzuke (rankings for this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions--abbreviated) and the Japanese Sumo Association, (all 6 divisions--the JSA link is only to the current Basho--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of his performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions:
Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches).
In addition, Fred Pinkerton keeps up a graphic "rolling Banzuke" with connecting horizontal lines angling up or down for each Rikishi over the course of the last 3 Basho. (all .pdf format)
July--September--November 2020
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
Pinkerton has also added height and weight (metric with conversion) scatter charts for the January 2022, November &
July 2021 (all Makuuchi) and 1991-2021 Yusho (Tournament Winner) Basho.
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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)
Glossary of finishing moves (Kimarite): (Wikimedia)
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kimarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves listed in the blog posts are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport is the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kimarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves listed in the blog posts are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport is the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For more on "envelope" accounting for the September 2020 Basho see the article at Tachiai.org: "Aki Kensho Summary". Or see the Aki (September Basho) Kensho Roundup 2021. The Twitter link in the 2020 article links directly (see docs.google) to a spreadsheet that details envelopes won on each day of the Basho. Note that the higher ranked the Rikishi is, the more envelopes he usually receives.
There is a dedicated topic to ongoing Kensho information for this Basho at Sumo Forum
The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 86,530 USD at the moment). Base salary for Top Tier Rikishi is about 8,800 USD per month.
More on Championship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)
More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)
For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics.
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association [in English])
Note that Makuuchi (Top Division) Rikishi do not usually fight stablemates in Basho.
Note that, as with all things Sumo, there are deeper layers to dive into. Stables are parts of groups of stables, just like galaxies are parts of super galaxies. These are called Ichimon. According to Wikipedia Glossary of terms Ichimon "tend to cooperate closely on inter-stable training and the occasional transfer of personnel." There are, at present 42 stables listed in the JSA Beya Guide. There are 5 Ichimon.
For more information, including a listing of stables in each Ichimon and how long those stables have been in existence, see the Introduction to the March 2021 (Haru) Basho Blog
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Previews
Japan Sumo Association Banzuke Topics
Japan Sumo Association Youtube
Dohyo (Ring) purification ceremony (January 8, 2022)
NHK Video Preview (available on demand until January 21, 2022) (28:00) Includes a recap of 2021 action.
Tachiai.org Up and Comers Report (The Makushita Intrigue)
Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast: Hatsu Preview (audio, about 1 hour)
Chris Sumo Youtube (about 35 minutes)
Other Previews
Newspaper Previews
Japan Times
Note: Japan Times may require free registration.
"No starting over": a fresh year for Sumo may be just like the last, by John Gunning
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THE CONTESTANTS
San'yaku (Top Rank)
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
There is one Yokozuna (Terunofuji--Y1e).
There are two Ozeki (Takakeisho--O1e and Shodai--O1w).
There are two Sekiwake (Mitakeumi--S1e and Takanosho--S1w).
There are two Komusubi (Meisei--K1e and Daieisho--K1w).
Of the seven san'yaku (Top Ranked Rikishi), six are Japanese and one is Mongolian born.
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The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 33
Mongolia: 6
Brazil: 1
Bulgaria 1
Georgia: 1
Banzuke for Makuuchi, January 2022 Basho
*=Promoted from Juryo (2nd Division)
#=Kadoban--must have winning record this Basho (8-7 or better) to retain Ozeki Rank (none in this Basho)
!=Newly promoted Yokozuna (none in this Basho)
xx=Dropped out of Basho before it started due to injury, health concerns, or suspension
R=Rookie (1st Makuuchi [Top Division] Basho)
Source for all except height and weight: Sumo Reference
Source for height and weight: Japan Sumo Association
Note: Centimeters to Inches *.394; Kilograms to Pounds *2.205
Height Conversion
175cm=5'9'; 180cm=5'11''; 185cm=6'1"; 190cm=6'3"; 195cm=6'5"
Weight Conversion
90.7kg=200lb; 113.4kg=250lb; 136kg=300lb; 158.8 kg=350lb; 181.4kg=400lb
Rank Ring Name Nation/ Stable d/m/y DOB H W
Prefecture cent. KG
Y1e Terunofuji Mongolia Isegahama 29.11.1991 192 184
O1e Takakeisho Hyogo Tokiwayama 05.08.1996 175 163
O1w Shodai Kumamoto Tokitsukaze 05.11.1991 183 167
S1w Takanosho Chiba Tokiwayama 14.11.1994 185 164
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M1e Wakatakakage Fukushima Arashio 06.12.1994 181 130
M1w Kiribayama Mongolia Michinoku 24.04.1996 185 140
M4w Hokutofuji Saitama Hakkaku 15.07.1992 185 166
M5w Chiyoshoma Mongolia Kokonoe 20.07.1991 183 141
M7w Takarafuji Aomori Isegahama 18.02.1987 185 168
M9w Shimanoumi Mie Kise 11.07.1989 179 152
M11w Terutsuyoshi Hyogo Isegahama 17.01.1995 169 117
M12w Chiyotairyu Tokyo Kokonoe 14.11.1988 182 189
M13w Yutakayama Niigata Tokitsukaze 22.09.1993 184 174
M14e Kotonowaka Chiba Sadogatake 19.11.1997 188 165
M14w Ichiyamamoto* Hokkaido Hanargoma 01.10.1993 187 145
M15e Wakamotoharu*R Fukushima Arashio 05.10.1993 186 138
M15w Tochinoshin Georgia Kasugano 13.10.1987 191 182
M16w Tsurugisho* Tokyo Oietekaze 27.07.1991 184 200
M17e Kotoeko Miyazaki Sadogatake 20.11.1991 176 134
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January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho
Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)
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